Students at Washington High School are being encouraged to volunteer in the community. Principal Shane Ehresman says the Silver Cord Service Commendation will recognize students who have contributed to the community by offering them scholarships and other opportunities. Ehresman says students who complete the program will receive silver cords to wear during graduation and will be recognized in the commencement program. For more information, contact the Washington High School.

The United Presbyterian Church’s Read and Feed book club will meet Thursday, September 17 at 11:45 am. Each member should choose a book to read and give a brief report about it. Be sure to bring your lunch.

The Sound of Washington choir will hold its first concert Thursday, September 17 at Washington Mennonite Church at 6 pm. The group is also looking for volunteers and participants. Registration fee is $35. For more information, call Kim at 319-461-8864.

The Parkview Manor Chaplaincy Program Fundraiser will be Friday, September 18 at Asbury United Methodist Church from 4:30-6:30 pm. There will be a silent auction and a cash and carry table. A grilled pork burger meal will be served for $6 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12.

The Columbus City United Methodist Church will hold an ice cream social and cake walk Sunday, September 20th starting at 4:00 pm. The public is invited and welcome to attend and enjoy some old fashioned fun.

Marion Avenue Baptist Church will celebrate its 36th anniversary with a Friend and Family Day Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 am. Join them for worship, fellowship, food, and fun with guest musicians Jonathan and Tiffany Epley. For more information, call 653-4113.

The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will perform at the Washington Community Center Monday, September 21 at 7:30 pm. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for high school students and younger. Season passes are available for $30.

The next Learn at Lunch will be held Monday, September 21 at noon at the ISU Extension Building. The event will feature jazz clarinetist Dick Ramberg who will share an inspirational presentation. Call 319-728-7351 to reserve a spot.

The Columbus City United Methodist Church will hold an ice cream social and cake walk Sunday, September 20th starting at 4:00 pm. The public is invited and welcome to attend and enjoy some old fashioned fun.

Marion Avenue Baptist Church will celebrate its 36th anniversary with a Friend and Family Day Sunday, September 20 at 10:00 am. Join them for worship, fellowship, food, and fun with guest musicians Jonathan and Tiffany Epley. For more information, call 653-4113.

The 10th annual Hospice of Washington County 5k Walk/Run will be Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 am noon in Sunset Park. Participants are asked to submit pictures of loved ones and a special message for a memorial. Registration begins at 8:00 am. For more information, call 653-7321.

The Bows and Bullets 4-H Shooting Club will hold a Family Fun Day Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 am 3:00 pm. The event will be held at Highland Hideaway and will feature hunting seminars, shooting galleries, and raffles. Contact Joel at 319-530-1234 for more information.

Marion Avenue Baptist Church will hold their Fall Preaching Jubilee Sunday, September 20 through Tuesday, September 22. Guest preachers include Drs. Larry Brown, Bobby Roberson, and Clarence Sexton. There will also be dinner, children’s carnival, and shopping in Kalona. Call 653-4113 for more information.

St. Joseph Church in East Pleasant Plain will hold a congregate meal Thursday, September 24 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. They will be serving fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad bar, and beverage. Bingo will be played after the meal. Call 319-694-3035 for more information.